Safety Manager

Safety Manager – Mechanical Construction

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Safety Manager to join a growing mechanical construction contractor delivering large-scale projects across data centers, healthcare, commercial, industrial, and mission-critical markets.

This individual will be responsible for driving a proactive safety culture across multiple projects, ensuring compliance with company standards, OSHA regulations, and client-specific requirements while partnering closely with operations, project management, and field teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and promote a strong safety culture across all project sites.
• Conduct regular jobsite audits, inspections, and safety assessments.
• Develop, implement, and maintain safety policies, procedures, and training programs.
• Facilitate site orientations, toolbox talks, and ongoing safety education.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and injuries, identifying root causes and corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, local, state, and client-specific safety requirements.
• Monitor subcontractor safety performance and provide coaching where required.
• Maintain safety documentation, reporting, and regulatory records.
• Partner with project teams to identify and mitigate project-specific risks.
• Support preconstruction and planning efforts by reviewing safety requirements and site logistics.

Requirements

• 5+ years of construction safety experience, preferably within mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, piping, or MEP construction.
• Strong understanding of OSHA regulations and construction safety standards.
• Experience supporting large-scale commercial, healthcare, industrial, mission-critical, or data center projects preferred.
• Proven ability to influence field teams and build strong working relationships.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel to project sites as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• CHST, CSP, ASP, OHST, or equivalent safety certification.
• OSHA 500/510 certification.
• First Aid/CPR certification.
• Experience working for a mechanical contractor or MEP subcontractor.